[in.cense] n [ME encens, fr. OF, fr. LL incensum, fr. L, neut. of incensus, pp. of incendere to set on fire, fr. in- + -cendere to burn; akin to L candere to glow--more at candid] (13c) 1: material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
2: the perfume exhaled from some spices and gums when burned; broadly: a pleasing scent
3: pleasing attention: flattery
[2]incense vt in.censed ; in.cens.ing (13c) 1: to apply or offer incense to
2: to perfume with incense [3]in.cense vt in.censed ; in.cens.ing [ME encensen, fr. MF incenser, fr. L incensus] (15c) 1 archaic: to cause (a passion or emotion) to become aroused
2: to arouse the extreme anger or indignation of